Manager: General Aviation Organisations Physical Security Officer Contracts Officer (1-Year Fixed Term Contract)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Management of Safety Oversight Plans for General Aviation Organisations (Part 93, Part 149 and certain Part 96 Organisations)

Determine the safety objectives for the general aviation sector
Draw up and implement Master Oversight and Surveillance Plans/ programmes for safety oversight
Determine and allocate the resources to execute the safety and oversight plans 
Continuously review operational performance against the MOSP and the progress of other technical and operational programs.
Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems for general aviation organisations.

Budgeting and Control

Compile and manage the section’s budget 
Control budget expenditure 
Implement budget control procedures.

Operational Management

Manage all inspectors to ensure that safety is not being compromised.
Schedule inspectors to ensure timeous response to operational demands
Ensure all inspectors are trained in accordingly to perform their duties 
Monitor and measure departmental performance.
Oversee the operational process according to ICAO and ISO standards 
Respond to tactical and operational issues arising from day to day general aviation organisation.

Safety and Quality Standards

Directly support with the creation of regulations and safety standards for general aviation organisations.
Through the CAA Regulation, ensure that safety is maintained for all general aviation organisations.
Identify latent failures in the operator’s safety management systems.
Guide the industry on according to safety standards to ensure that safety is not being compromised.
Act on behalf of the SACAA to advocate safety and efficiency of general aviation organisations. 

Regulatory Compliance

Establish operational framework for general aviation organisations in line with regulations.
Provide entry support to the legal system on enforcement issues through the Enforcement Committee.
Update and amend all documentations, checklists, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.
Supply consistent advise on compliance with regulations and policies to the industry and the Director of Civil Aviation in line with best practice.

Management of Direct Reports

Develop, lead, discipline, supervise and foster human relationships to motivate and manage a team of personnel within the general aviation to ensure maximum staff efficiency and performance.
Manage key performance areas of directly reporting staff members to ensure achievement of their agreed objectives.
Monitor performance of staff against agreed performance standards and ensure attainment of departmental deliverables.
Provide operational support and direction to staff members 
Ensure direct reports are adequately trained.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Commercial Pilot License 
NQF Level 6 qualification in Management or relevant equivalent

ADDED ADVANTAGE

Government Safety Inspector course
Project Management course

EXPERIENCE:

5 Years experience in General Aviation OR 
7 Years experience in Aviation Regulation environment
3 Years experience at management or supervisory level as an added advantage. 

Closing Date: 14 April 2026

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